Bipolar transistors

Diodes

ESD protection, TVS, filtering and signal conditioning

MOSFETs

SiC MOSFETs

GaN FETs

IGBTs

Analog & Logic ICs

Automotive qualified products (AEC-Q100/Q101)

BC859B

PNP general purpose transistors

PNP transistor in a SOT23 plastic package.

NPN complements: BC849 and BC850.

Features and benefits

  • Low current (max. 100 mA)

  • Low voltage (max. 45 V).

  • AEC-Q101 qualified

Applications

  • Low noise input stages of audio frequency equipment.

Parametrics

Type number Package version Package name Size (mm) hFE [min] hFE [max] fT [min] (MHz) Complement IC [max] (mA) Noise figure [max] (dB) VCEO [max] (V) Ptot [max] (mW) Polarity
BC859B SOT23 SOT23 2.9 x 1.3 x 1 220 475 100 BC849B 100 4 30 250 PNP

Package

Type number Orderable part number, (Ordering code (12NC)) Status Marking Package Package information Reflow-/Wave soldering Packing
BC859B BC859B,215
(933589820215)
Active 4B% SOT23
(SOT23)
SOT23 REFLOW_BG-BD-1
WAVE_BG-BD-1
SOT23_215

Environmental information

Type number Orderable part number Chemical content RoHS RHF-indicator
BC859B BC859B,215 BC859B rohs rhf rhf
Quality and reliability disclaimer

Documentation (11)

File name Title Type Date
BC859_BC860 PNP general purpose transistors Data sheet 2004-01-15
SOT23 3D model for products with SOT23 package Design support 2019-01-22
Nexperia_package_poster Nexperia package poster Leaflet 2020-05-15
SOT23_mk plastic, surface-mounted package; 3 terminals; 1.9 mm pitch; 2.9 mm x 1.3 mm x 1 mm body Marcom graphics 2017-01-28
LSYMTRA Letter Symbols - Transistors; General Other type 1999-05-06
SOT23 plastic, surface-mounted package; 3 terminals; 1.9 mm pitch; 2.9 mm x 1.3 mm x 1 mm body Package information 2022-10-12
SOT23_215 Reel pack for SMD, 7"; Q3/T4 product orientation Packing information 2020-04-29
BC859B_Nexperia_Product_Reliability BC859B Nexperia Product Reliability Quality document 2024-04-22
REFLOW_BG-BD-1 Reflow soldering profile Reflow soldering 2021-04-06
BC859B BC859B SPICE model SPICE model 2024-08-27
WAVE_BG-BD-1 Wave soldering profile Wave soldering 2021-09-08

Support

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Models

File name Title Type Date
BC859B BC859B SPICE model SPICE model 2024-08-27
SOT23 3D model for products with SOT23 package Design support 2019-01-22

Ordering, pricing & availability

Type number Orderable part number Ordering code (12NC) Status Packing Packing Quantity Buy online
BC859B BC859B,215 933589820215 Active SOT23_215 3,000 Order product

Sample

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How does it work?

The interactive datasheets are based on the Nexperia MOSFET precision electrothermal models. With our interactive datasheets you can simply specify your own conditions interactively. Start by changing the values of the conditions. You can do this by using the sliders in the condition fields. By dragging the sliders you will see how the MOSFET will perform at the new conditions set.

Orderable parts

Type number Orderable part number Ordering code (12NC) Package Buy from distributors
BC859B BC859B,215 933589820215 SOT23 Order product